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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Apology: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Apology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?
(a) Wisdom and strength.
(b) Piety and justice.
(c) Wisdom and piety.
(d) Justice and wisdom.

2. Where was the battle that Socrates miraculously survived?
(a) Lyceum.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Athens.

3. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?
(a) 2300.
(b) 1900.
(c) 3100.
(d) 5200.

4. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?
(a) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.
(b) Because he wanted Euthyphro to see the error of his decision.
(c) Because he wanted Euthyphro to make the best decision for his circumstances.
(d) Because he just wanted to have an intellectual debate.

5. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 3rd century C.E.
(b) 1st century C.E.
(c) 2nd century C.E.
(d) 1st century B.C.E.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tarrant recommend avoiding confusion based on differences in pagination between the versions?

2. What does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?

3. What question did Socrates' friend ask of the Oracle?

4. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?

5. How old was Socrates at the time of his trial?

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